Functional Performance System

Lassen, L. E. T., Kersting, U. G., & Pessoto Hirata, R. (2025). Comparison of functional and traditional strength and power training on U19-trained male football players. In S. Marcora, M. Narici, A. Paoli, G. De Vito, E. Tsolakidis, J. L. Thompson, A. Ferrauti, & M. F. Piacentini (Eds.), 30th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science: Book of Abstracts (pp. 862). European College of Sport Science.

Functional strength training is proposed to enhance neuromuscular efficiency by improving force attenuation, force production, and dynamic stabilization of the entire kinetic chain during coordinated functional movements, whereas traditional strength training primarily targets maximal strength in isolated muscles. This study compared the effects of functional and traditional strength training on physical and technical performance parameters … Les mer

Tactical Parity and Technical Mastery: Insights from Senior Level Elite and Amateur Football Players

Author: Jonas Skulstad, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University This study examined differences in technical and tactical skills between elite and amateur football players. A quantitative research design was employed. Technical performance was assessed using the Loughborough Soccer Passing Test (LSPT), the Loughborough Soccer Shooting Test (LSST), and standardized dribbling assessments. Tactical skills … Les mer

Effects of a Comprehensive Warm-Up Program on Technical Performance in Youth Football Players: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this project was to examine the effects of a comprehensive warm-up system designed to improve technical abilities in youth football players. Abstract Objective: To examine the effects of a comprehensive warm-up system designed to improve technical abilities in youth football players. Design: Cluster-randomized controlled trial, with clubs serving as the unit of … Les mer